Tag: Mental Health
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Why I’m Completely at Ease as a Working Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When my child’s caregiver remarked that I was the only new mom she had ever met who didn’t shed a tear on my first day back at work after maternity leave, a small part of me felt a sense of achievement. However, a much larger part questioned if I was truly devoted…
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I Reached Out for Support, But My Doctor Overlooked My Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of juggling a wailing infant and managing my own physical discomfort, I realized I had lost sight of any hope. The situation was unsustainable; I was pale, sleep-deprived, and so starved I felt indifferent to food. This was far from the blissful fourth trimester I had envisioned. While I…
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Breastfeeding with Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER): My Personal Experience
Read more When I welcomed my first child, Lily Rose, into the world in 2018, I was filled with anticipation about breastfeeding. I envisioned myself confidently feeding her anywhere, much like the moms I’d seen in pictures. However, as I began this journey, I quickly encountered unexpected challenges. In the hospital, we faced typical latching…
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5 Strategies for Discussing Terrorist Attacks with Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, tragic events have unfolded across the globe, often leaving families grappling with how to discuss them with their children. For instance, the devastating bombing at a concert in Manchester, which claimed 22 lives, primarily affecting young concertgoers, shook many parents to their core. More recently, the attack on London…
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Navigating Family Depression: A Mother’s Concerns for Her Children
Get Pregnant Fast Depression is a shadow that looms large over my family. With three sisters grappling with a range of mental health issues—from high-functioning anxiety to bipolar disorder—I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles that can begin in adolescence. Our parents were often at a loss, dismissing these early signs as mere teenage turmoil, not realizing…
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Doctors Advocate for Earlier Postpartum Checkups: A Shift from the Traditional 6-Week Timeline
Get Pregnant Fast The weeks following childbirth, often referred to as the “fourth trimester,” can vary significantly for each new mother. After receiving comprehensive care during pregnancy, many women find themselves unprepared for the rapid physical and emotional transformations that accompany the postpartum period. Recognizing this critical need for enhanced support, the American College of…
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Duloxetine During Pregnancy
Read more Pregnancy often brings hormonal changes that can either trigger depression or exacerbate existing mental health issues. As one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions, depression frequently leads to prescriptions for medications. Duloxetine, commonly known by its brand name Cymbalta, is a medication used to manage both depression and anxiety. A frequent…
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Parent Burnout: Recognizing the Reality and 6 Effective Strategies to Combat It
Get Pregnant Fast Do you find yourself feeling drained by the demands of parenting? Do you ever question your ability to positively influence your children? Have you fantasized about escaping, even momentarily, from the chaos of family life? Many parents encounter these feelings at various points in their parenting journey. Yet, when these emotions persist,…
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Comic Series Sheds Light on Unspoken Postpartum Thoughts Mothers Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 2, 2023 A recent comic series seeks to address the often-ignored realities of postpartum depression and anxiety in new mothers. While it’s common knowledge that many new moms experience feelings of stress, overwhelm, and fatigue, what happens when those feelings become dark or frightening? At…